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R164 VLT

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,727 mi
Last recorded67,727 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 VLT
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,727 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 67,727 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,951 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 62,700 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 60,644 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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R164 VLT is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 60,314 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R164 VLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R164 VLT registered?

R164 VLT is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R164 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 VLT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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